Making the Argument with Nick Freitas What Should The Right Want? w/ Doug Wilson
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Nov 4, 2025 
Doug Wilson, a pastor and author known for his insights on Christian nationalism, joins the conversation to tackle what the right truly desires. He argues against merely resetting to 2005, proposing that a Christian foundation is essential for a sustainable classical liberalism. Wilson critiques secularism's corrosive effects on institutions, insisting that moral underpinnings must support legal structures. They explore the balance between morality and law, the implications of immigration on social cohesion, and advocate for revival as a pathway to restoring liberty.
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Classical Liberalism Needs A Moral Root
- Doug Wilson argues classical liberalism depends on a Christian moral foundation to sustain free markets and liberal institutions.
- He asserts secularism corrodes that foundation, causing institutions to be hollowed out over time.
When The State Becomes God
- Wilson warns that without God above the state, the state becomes the ultimate authority and de facto god.
- He rejects a state-headed pantheon led by current political leaders as unacceptable.
Limit Laws To Publicly Enforceable Wrongs
- Distinguish between sin and crime when drafting laws; not all sins should be legal offenses.
- Avoid policing hearts and motives because the civil magistrate lacks competency to adjudicate many moral matters.
